The tour departs from the Nobel Peace Center, Brynjulf Bulls Plass 1, outside the main entrance - located in the City Centre.
Description
Oslo's modern city centre was designed to be discovered on foot. Join us for an Oslo City Private Walking Tour and see for yourself! We'll check out the best of the city centre, digging into Norwegian culture along the way.
This is the perfect introduction to Oslo; a private 2-hour walking tour that takes you to the heart of Olo's city centre. While listening to tales of Vikings, King Christian IV and fires, you'll visit Aker Brygge and the Nobel Peace Centre, Akershus Fortress and Parliament building. Discover the story behind famous Norwegians such as Edward Munch and Henrik Ibsen and receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour, limited to just you and your party.
- Private 2 - hour walking tour of Oslo city centre
- Ideal for travellers interested in local history and culture
- Listen to tales of Oslo City Hall and the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony held on the 10th of December each year
- Receive the undivided attention of a private guide
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $470.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Oslo City
Oslo City : Enjoy your private tour with a guide in the language of your choosing.
Itinerary
Nobel Peace Center
10 min
Located in a former train station, the Nobel Peace Center is dedicated to the Nobel Peace Prize, awarded on December 10th every year.
10 min
Oslo City Hall is home to the local government and hosts the award ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize. Rich in artworks with motifs from Norwegian history, culture and working life it is a true Oslo gem.
Nationaltheatret
5 min
For over 100 years, The National Theatre has been the country's main arena for Norwegian performing classic and innovative theatre productions and grand celebrations.
The Royal Palace
10 min
The Royal Palace is the official residence of the present Norwegian monarch and most of the members of the Royal Court work here.
Karl Johans Gate
10 min
Karl Johans is the main pedestrian street of Oslo and approx 1020 meters long. Lined with impressive buildings and boutiques, this is where you go to "shop until you" drop.
Stortinget (Norwegian parliament)
5 min
The Parliament of Norway (Stortinget) is located right along the main pedestrian street Karl Johans gate, and houses various occupations and activities.
Christian IV's Glove
5 min
The area Kvadraturen ("The Quadrature") is named after the rectangular street pattern of Christian IV's Renaissance town.
Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)
15 min
Akershus Fortress is one of the impressive landmarks of the City of Oslo, located along the water and overlooking the Oslo Fjord.
10 min
Bankplassen (The Bank Square) indicates where the Bank of Norway was once located. The square is also known for the Engebret Café, which was frequented by famous Norwegians such as Ibsen and Munch.
Oslo Stock Exchange
5 min
Oslo's best businessmen fought for years to get the approval and funding to build the now 180-year-old stock exchange.
Oslo's Harbour Promenade
10 min
The Oslo Opera House is one of the most famous landmarks in the Norwegian capital. It offers outdoor performances on select dates annually.
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
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How it compares in Oslo
Rated higher than 73% of 94 reviewed tours in Oslo
Excurgo comparison of 317 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
The majority of this tour takes place in the city centre, where noise from surrounding traffic is unavoidable.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Oslo City Private Walking Tour take?
Oslo City Private Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 11 stops.
How much does Oslo City Private Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $238 per person for this Oslo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $470. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Oslo City Private Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Can I cancel Oslo City Private Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The tour departs from the Nobel Peace Center, Brynjulf Bulls Plass 1, outside the main entrance - located in the City Centre. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Oslo City Private Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in NO, DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Oslo City Private Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by OURWAY Tours - Oslo.
Reviews(15)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Karen_F
January 28, 2025 · via Viator
One day in Oslo
You get to see and hear about all the major sites of Oslo. We had trouble getting to the meeting place because of lack of information given to us by the cruise ship we had been on. Our guide and the company were very gracious when we couldn’t get to the meeting place on time.
Operator response
Hi Karen_F,
Thank you for your kind review. We're so glad you enjoyed exploring Oslo's major sites. We understand that travel logistics can sometimes be challenging, and we're happy we can accommodate you despite the delay. It was our pleasure to have you on the tour!
We hope to welcome you back to Oslo in the future! Or why not Stockholm or Copenhagen? Safe travels!
Kind regards,
Natalie
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Joelle_H
April 29, 2024 · via Viator
Wonderful!
Our tour with Inger was fantastic! She took us not only to key sights in Oslo but also deviated to other spots that interested us. She was knowledgeable, personable and very attentive to our comfort (it was cold and rainy so she made sure to take us indoors when possible) and gave us great recommendations for places to explore on our own after the tour. Guides such as Inger are the reason we always book a walking tour when we arrive in a new city- we learned so much in our time with her and that added to our overall wonderful experience in Oslo!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour with Inger. She truly is dedicated to making each experience special.
We hope to welcome you back to Oslo soon!
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118robinr
September 14, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Everything in Oslo!
Marianna was our tour guide and she was quite the trooper. We came in on a cruise ship and she was given incorrect information about where to meet us. She practically ran from the wrong location to pick us up! We saw a lot of sites in Oslo including the beautiful Opera House, Library, City Hall, and the main shopping street. Great tour!
Operator response
Thank you for your great feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Marianna and appreciate her dedication and our tour! :)
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Stacey_H
August 28, 2023 · via Viator
Excellent guide in Oslo
Our guide, Diana, was awesome. We covered a lot of ground in 2 hours...both geographically and historically. She is knowledgeable and interesting. We are now well oriented to explore Oslo!
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with Diana.
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vativoris
July 26, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent educational tour
Walking and listening to Bjorn was a good experience. He was knowledgeable about Oslo from its beginning to today. He was quite fun.
Operator response
Hi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback! We are so pleased to hear that you thought the tour and Bjrön was Excellent! :)
We hope to be able to take you on tour in Stockholm or Copenhagen in the future!
Have a nice day!
Kind regards,
Chris
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Patti_D
May 21, 2023 · via Viator
Best Oslo walk
Our guide, pronounced TUNA, was fabulous! She shared a balance of history, stories, architecture and fun in our walk. We covered all the main highlights of downtown Oslo so well.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with our guide Tine.
We are thrilled to hear that she provided a great balance of history, stories, architecture and fun during your walk in downtown Oslo.
We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to assist you again in the future.
Kind regards,
Chris
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Elizabeth_G
May 7, 2023 · via Viator
A walk through history
Lovely morning with Anja walking through city and learning the history of Oslo. Highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed both our guide, Anja, and the tour itself!
Have a lovely day!
Kind regards,
Chris
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shannonw513
June 10, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Great overview of Oslo
We enjoyed our walking tour in Oslo. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The two hour duration was perfect to see the highlights from the street and to orient us to the city…it gave us a taste as to what we want to go back to and experience in more detail.
Operator response
Thank you for the nice review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour with Inger :)
Hope you had a nice time in Oslo!
Kind regards,
Team OURWAY
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Gloria_P
June 5, 2022 · via Viator
Good tour
We were worried when the guide arrived late and we had to call but he did finally show up. It was strange that we started at the Nobel Peace Center, abit out of the way, and he didn’t talk about it until I asked. He was very knowledgeable about Oslo and the history having lived there all of his life. We went to the fortress and parliament which was excellent. We asked him to skip the palace as we had been there but instead go to the Opera House that he wasn’t going to include. We also went to the library. It was a good way to spend a couple of hours seeing parts of Oslo.
Operator response
Hi,
Thank you for your feedback. It sounds like you had an enjoyable time with the guide, and you got the introduction to the city that the tour is meant to give you, but we also got off on the wrong foot.
Never should a guide be late, and most importantly, if he/she is due to unexpected events, it should be communicated. In the end, the guide was a few minutes late, and we apologise that we did not inform you in time.
We like to start at the Nobel Peace Centre because we find that the storyline nicely unfolds from there as we make our way through the city. Of course, not everyone agrees with us on that.
Kind regards,
Team OURWAY Tours
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dawnscholle
October 18, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Zoom tour HIGHLY recommended!
Family Zoom tour of Oslo!
Our family from all over the USA had the very best experience with Craig!
He was amazing.
Three generations of us were able to experience a private walking tour of Oslo "together".
We were supposed to travel to Norway on March 20, 2020 but the pandemic prevented our travel. Thanks to OURWay, we got to have two hours in Oslo. I can't recommend this tour higher.
Absolutely spectacular and I would definitely recommend this tour in person or on Zoom!!
Dawn
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Operator response
Hi Dawn,
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review - We appreciate it!
We are really sad to hear that the pandemic prevented you to travel but we are really happy that we could help so that you got to see Oslo in a different way together with Craig!
Have a great day!
Kind regards,
Team OURWAY Tours
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